Microsoft’s Showdown with Celebrity Deepfake Gang: Storm-2139 Unmasked!
Microsoft has named threat actors in a cybercrime gang, Storm-2139, accused of creating tools to bypass AI guardrails and generate celebrity deepfakes. This gang’s antics have turned into a cyber soap opera, with members pointing fingers at each other while Microsoft plays detective. The cybercrime thriller continues!
Hot Take:
Microsoft busts a global cybercrime syndicate, revealing a plot thicker than my grandma’s gravy—and just as sticky. The AI whiz-kids turned villains are now starring in their own cyber soap opera, complete with backstabbing, finger-pointing, and legal drama! Grab your popcorn, folks; this episode of “As the Cyber World Turns” is a doozy!
Key Points:
- Microsoft identified a cybercrime gang, Storm-2139, involved in developing AI tools for illegal activities.
- The gang includes individuals from Iran, the UK, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam.
- The group exploited customer credentials to bypass AI guardrails and create illicit content.
- Microsoft filed a lawsuit and seized a key website, causing internal discord among the gang members.
- Legal actions continue as Microsoft prepares criminal referrals for further investigations.
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